US Bridges

Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek

Fair

Nemaha County, Kansas · 5.5W of Woodlawn · Structure no. 000000000660345

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek in Nemaha County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 1228 K-7
CrossesTennessee Creek
Location5.5W of Woodlawn
RouteCounty Highway 1228
CountyNemaha County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.78205, -95.96595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2008)
Projected traffic95 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 1228 K-7 over Tennessee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.